Widespread Activist, Martins Otse, also called VeryDarkMan has held a peaceable stroll in Awka, the capital of Anambra State, to lift consciousness concerning the stage of insecurity within the state.
The activist had final weekend introduced his arrival in Anambra State, stating that the stroll is to be staged over the latest kidnap and killing of a younger businessman, Mr Martins Onyekere, the CEO of Fish Magnet, an organization that offers in contemporary and dried fish.
Throughout Tuesday stroll, hundreds of youths all wearing black apparel stormed the streets with the activist, rallying on the standard Aroma Junction earlier than transferring to Ring Highway Junction, Awka, the place the slain businessman had his workplace.
Earlier than the protest, police authorities in Anambra had warned the activist towards utilizing the protest to trigger a breach of peace.
An announcement by the State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga learn: “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu has issued a stern warning to social media influencer Mr Martins Vincent Otse popularly often known as VeryDarkMan.
“He cautioned him towards making statements or taking actions able to inciting pressure or breaching public peace throughout the State.”
The Command suggested the activist to permit the household of the deceased to mourn their son in peace, with out holding a gathering that may upset within the peace of the state.
“CP Orutugu urged residents and guests alike to go about their lawful duties with out worry, reaffirming the Command’s dedication to sustaining legislation and order. He additional suggested social media customers and public figures to train restraint and keep away from spreading misinformation or making inciting remarks.”
The protest march remains to be ongoing as on the time of this report.
The protest march has been joined by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, Particular Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Media, Mr Ejimofor Opara and several other different authorities representatives.
